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Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M vs Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB: Comparison

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M and Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB separate most on airflow: Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M at 62 CFM, Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB at 84.26 CFM, 26% in favour of Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. Static Pressure splits them by another 10%, again favouring Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB. They match on 6 other specifications, including fan size, max speed and pwm control.

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler MasterCooler Master MasterFan SF120M
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
PhanteksPhanteks M25-120 D-RGB

Specs

Specification
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M (120mm / 62 CFM / Inter-Connecting Blades / Industrial Design)
Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB (120mm/84.3 CFM/2.6 mmH2O Static Pressure/2000 RPM Max/29.0 dBA/Fluid Dynamic Bearing/D-RGB/PWM)
Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB
Fan Size120 mm120 mm
BrandCooler MasterPhanteks
ModelSF120M ARGBM25-120 D-RGB
Bearing TypeBallHydraulic
LightingARGBD-RGB
Static Pressure2.4 mmH2O-10%2.67 mmH2O
Max Speed2000 RPM2000 RPM
Noise Level22 dBA35.7 dBA+13.7 dBA
Airflow62 CFM-26%84.26 CFM
PWM ControlYesYes
Min Speed650 RPM500 RPM
Rated Life280000 hours30000 hours
Connector Type4-Pin PWM4-Pin PWM
RGB LightingYesYes
Lighting TypeARGB 5VARGB 5V
LED Count1812
Source URLhttps://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/cooler_master_masterfan_sf120m_review,2.htmlhttps://phanteks.com/product/m25-120-black-d-rgb/

Verdict

Cooler Master MasterFan SF120M

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A specialized fan for multi-fan radiator setups where reducing turbulence between adjacent fans genuinely matters.

Phanteks M25-120 D-RGB

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A strong all-purpose high-airflow radiator fan that sits comfortably below Phanteks' flagship T30-120.

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